In accordance to tradition, the seniors were carried off the field following practice on Sunday, the Owls’ final practice of the season. While the players enjoyed their shopping spree at Best Buy on Sunday evening, we collected some perspective. Safety Carl Taylor. Carriers – Pierre Beasley, Andrew Sendejo, Robert Calhoun. Taylor said: “It still hasn’t […]
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The UFC finished 2008 with a bang last night as Rashad Evans and Frank Mir emerged as new champions and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson got back on the winning track with a spectacular KO victory over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008. Here are my thoughts on the big winners and losers on the […]
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Given enough time, Western Michigan coach Bill Cubit and Broncos quarterback Tim Hiller could pass for their Rice counterparts, David Bailiff and Chase Clement. Hiller delivered a heartfelt speech on the Broncos’ path to success at the FCA breakfast on Saturday — Hiller visited Kalamazoo as a high school senior during the Broncos’ 59-33 loss […]
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The Cougars picked up a commitment Saturday from Taylor McHargue, a dual-threat quarterback from Cedar Park Vista Ridge. McHargue, a 6-1, 195-pounder, had previously committed to Iowa State, but apparently re-thought that decision when coach Gene Chizik bolted for Auburn. It seems that McHargue can run up the score in the classroom, too. From what […]
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The Rockets host Deron Williams and the Jazz tonight at Toyota Center. Ron Artest is questionable and Utah will likely be without its top three scorers. Follow the action live in Michael Murphy’s live blog.
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It’s been a long day — working on a feature about Jake Ebner, trying to wrangle players for upcoming features (while attempting to figure out practice times) and blogging the Rockets game. I did manage to get a quick video with Sumlin at today’s practice. This is Part I, with Pt. II soon to follow. […]
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Seems with the Texans’ season winding down, everybody wants to talk about Gary Kubiak. So let’s talk a little. (And undoubtedly we’ll talk more after Sunday’s game.) Joe in Clear Lake listed in a comment what he describes as Kubiak’s idiosyncrasies, intimating that these keep him from being a great NFL coach. Now I have […]
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In the days following the Owls’ acceptance of their Texas Bowl invitation, David Bailiff frequently hammered home his contention that the Texas Bowl ranks near the top of the postseason heap relative to overall experience. On Friday, the Owls and Broncos got their first taste of what bowl organizers have in store. Both teams were […]
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The Rockets face Chris Paul and the Hornets tonight in New Orleans. Ron Artest is unavailable. He did not make the trip so he could rest and treat his sore right ankle. Follow the action live in Michael Murphy’s live blog.
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